A publication dedicated to the well-being of firefighters across North America and beyond.
Firefighters face many daily uncertainties. All too often, media coverage of a fire call or accident causes us to re-live the traumas we have witnessed, making it impossible to enjoy a normal and healthy life while off duty and away from the hall. We focus on topics surrounding travel, entertainment, transportation and the lighter side of firefighting (humor, camaraderie, and secrets of the trade).
Whether you are a volunteer or a career firefighter, retiring from the service is a significant step and should involve a plan to help with the transition, both duties you held at the department, and personally to help adjust to a new lifestyle that doesn’t revolve around the station.
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If I had known then what I know now after all these years of working in old homes for paying customers, I don't know if I would have bought it.
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Sleep debt decreases cognitive and motor function just like alcohol intoxication. Sleep deprivation also decreases the ability of our bodies to fight off diseases, including cancer.
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Looking to relieve stress? “Dogs are good for your heart—studies show that dog owners have a lower risk of death; they have lower blood pressure,” says Dr. Burch.
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How many times in your life have you heard someone say that they’ve fallen into a rut? That life seems to take on this Groundhog Day effect of being almost completely the same, give or take a few minor differences?
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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nApOVdlaZRE
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Firefighters are by nature drawn to light. Whether it is the glow of a structure fire as we race down the highway, or the sterilizing backdrop of an emergency room, light is an inherent part of what we do.
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By: David Cossitt President TPFFCS, Ambassador CFFF “As the days flew by, donations continued to come in alongside complementary meals which showed the team how big and supportive their community truly was.“ With last year’s 2020 ride shortened due to the pandemic, athletes in the TPFFCS Memorial Ride to Ottawa were bound and determined to …
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